Welcome to Indiana University South Bend!

Indiana University (IU) South Bend has a long tradition of welcoming students from around the world to our learning community. At IU South Bend, you receive the personal attention of a smaller campus combined with the resources of Indiana University. Your decision to enroll at IU South Bend gives you a wide range of options – degree choice, class scheduling, research, and internships.

IU South Bend’s convenient location – 90 miles (145 km) east of Chicago, Illinois – means we’re well‑connected by interstate highways, air, rail, and bus lines. With a population of 325,000, the South Bend area offers the amenities of a metropolitan center and the personal warmth and security of a smaller community. Our campus is situated on the banks of the St. Joseph River. Lake Michigan, the East Race Waterway, and a network of parks and recreational facilities are nearby, as well as performing arts venues, museums, libraries, and five universities and colleges.

More than 100 undergraduate programs

Award-winning faculty, an Honors Program, and strong support for achieving academic success

On-campus dining and suite-style housing that features themed communities and a community garden

A rich student life with varsity sports (NAIA Division II), student clubs, community service opportunities, and an exciting variety of open lectures, performances, and concerts

Access to a wealth of resources, including the IU Libraries, one of the leading academic research library systems in North America. Cutting edge research, clinical and performance spaces